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Roberts Gorden Vantage HE-40 Installation, Operation & Service Manual

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FOR YOUR SAFETY
If you smell gas:
1. Open windows.
2. DO NOT try to light any appliance.
3. DO NOT use electrical switches.
4. DO NOT use any telephone in your building.
5. Leave the building.
6. Immediately call your local gas supplier after
leaving the building. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
7. If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
Fire Department.
© Copyright 2001 Roberts-Gordon
Vantage
Installation, Operation &
Please take the time to read and understand
these instructions prior to any installation. Installer
must give a copy of this manual to the owner.
Keep this manual in a safe place to provide your
serviceman with information should it become
®
Service Manual
HE-40
HE-60
HE-80
Installer
Owner
necessary.
Roberts-Gordon
Roberts-Gordon Canada Inc.
1250 William Street
241 South Service Road West
P.O. Box 44
Grimsby, Ontario L3M 1Y7 Canada
Buffalo, New York 14240-0044
Telephone: 905.945.5403
Telephone: 716.852.4400
Fax: 905.945.0511
Fax: 716.852.0854
Toll Free: 800.828.7450
http://www.rg-inc.com
P/N 132100NA
HE
HE-100
HE-125
HE-150
HE-175
Rev. B 04/01

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  • Page 1 Vantage ® Installation, Operation & Service Manual HE-40 HE-100 HE-60 HE-125 HE-80 HE-150 HE-175 FOR YOUR SAFETY Installer If you smell gas: 1. Open windows. Please take the time to read and understand 2. DO NOT try to light any appliance. these instructions prior to any installation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Warnings ....... . 1 Venting and Ducting ..... . .22 Read this section carefully.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    pg 1 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N WA R N I N G S Section 1. Warnings WARNING WARNING FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage: Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or property damage:...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    ® pg 2 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Roberts-Gordon Factory Representatives have had Section 2.

  • Page 7: Electrical

    pg 3 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N P L A N N I N G Electrical Hazardous Locations The heater must be electrically grounded in accordance with the following codes: United States: Refer to National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 - latest revision.

  • Page 8: Critical Considerations

    pg 4 ® VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Critical Considerations Installation Procedure Take maximum advantage of the building's upper structure, beams, joists, purlins, etc., from which to suspend the heater.

  • Page 9: Clearances To Combustibles

    pg 5 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N C L E A R A N C E S T O C O M B U S T I B L E S Section 4.
  • Page 10 ® pg 6 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N NOTE: 1. All dimensions are from the tube surface. 2.
  • Page 11 pg 7 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N C L E A R A N C E S T O C O M B U S T I B L E S NOTE: 1.

  • Page 12: Standard Parts List

    ® pg 8 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 5. Standard Parts List The following section provides infor mation about An additional Vent Cap Package is included with all assembling VANTAGE...

  • Page 13: Contents Of Cartons

    pg 9 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N S TA N D A R D PA R T S L I S T ® Table 2. Contents of VANTAGE HE Cartons Part No.

  • Page 14: Assembly Overview

    ® pg 10 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 6. Assembly Overview The figures in this section provide a general overview of Install appropriate suspension hardware, beam clamps, component placement in a VANTAGE...

  • Page 15: Ft. Layout

    (4) U-Clips (2) Reflectors Overlap approx. 80" (203 cm) S-Hook (Typ.) TIGHT SCREWS (2) Flue Cap LOOSE SCREWS (2) Vent Adapter (3) Reflector (4) U-Clips Supports (2) Tube and TIGHT Reflector Hangers SCREWS (1) Turbulator (1) Transition Tube (4) U-Clips (1) Tube Clamp Package (1) Gasket (1) Burner Assembly...

  • Page 16: Ft. Layout

    (4) U-Clips S-Hook (Typ.) (4) Reflectors Overlap approx. 10" (25 cm) (2) Flue Cap TIGHT SCREWS (2) Vent Adapter LOOSE SCREWS (1) Turbulator TIGHT SCREWS (2) Heat Exchanger Tubes (4) U-Clips LOOSE SCREWS (4) Tube and Reflector Hangers (5) Reflector Supports (2) Stainless Steel Couplings TIGHT...

  • Page 17: Ft. Layout

    (4) U-Clips S-Hook (Typ.) TIGHT SCREWS (2) Flue Cap LOOSE (2) Vent Adapter SCREWS (6) Reflectors Overlap approx. 21" (53 cm) (1) Turbulator (if Required) TIGHT SCREWS LOOSE SCREWS TIGHT SCREWS (3) Heat Exchanger Tubes (4) U-Clips LOOSE (5) Tube and Reflector Hangers SCREWS (7) Reflector Supports...

  • Page 18: Ft. Layout

    (4) U-Clips (2) Flue Cap LOOSE SCREWS (7) Reflectors Overlap approx. 13" (33 cm) (2) Vent Adapter TIGHT SCREWS LOOSE SCREWS S-Hook (Typ.) TIGHT SCREWS LOOSE SCREWS TIGHT SCREWS (4) Heat Exchanger Tubes (4) U-Clips LOOSE (6) Tube and Reflector Hangers SCREWS (8) Reflector Supports...

  • Page 19: Ft. Layout

    (4) U-Clips (2) Flue Cap (8) Reflectors Overlap approx. 9" (23 cm) (1) Vent Adapter LOOSE SCREWS TIGHT SCREWS S-Hook (Typ.) TIGHT SCREWS TIGHT SCREWS LOOSE SCREWS TIGHT SCREWS (5) Heat Exchanger Tubes (4) U-Clips LOOSE SCREWS (7) Tube and Reflector Hangers (7) Reflector Supports (5) Stainless Steel Couplings...

  • Page 20: Component Installation

    ® pg 16 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 7. Component Installation TUBE COUPLING INSTALLATION Tube and tube fittings are connected by wrap-around couplings which clamp by means of a tapered, hammer-...

  • Page 21: Elbow Fitting Dimensions

    pg 17 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N C O M P O N E N T I N S TA L L AT I O N ELBOW INSTALLATION 15-1/4"...

  • Page 22: Outdoor Hanging Detail

    ® pg 18 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Angle iron or metal channel Fully closed hanger See details in...

  • Page 23: Typical Suspension Details

    pg 19 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N C O M P O N E N T I N S TA L L AT I O N Screw Hook 3/8"...

  • Page 24: Side Extension Reflector

    ® pg 20 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N SIDE EXTENSION REFLECTOR (Not for Outdoor Use) Optional Side Extension Reflectors may be installed on 5.

  • Page 25: U-Tube Package Assembly

    pg 21 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N C O M P O N E N T I N S TA L L AT I O N U-TUBE PACKAGE VANTAGE ®...

  • Page 26: Venting And Ducting

    ® pg 22 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 8. Venting and Ducting f) All vent joints should be sealed using suitable product such as General Electric RTV106 or Permatex Form-a- Gasket red high temperature silicone adhesive sealant.

  • Page 27: Venting Options

    pg 23 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N V E N T I N G A N D D U C T I N G Vent Cap Building 4”...

  • Page 28: Unvented Operation (Indoor)

    ® pg 24 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N UNVENTED OPERATION (INDOOR) (See Figure 20b.) c) For additional information: United States: Refer to National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA-70 - latest a) Sufficient ventilation must be provided in the amount...

  • Page 29: Common Side Wall Venting

    pg 25 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N V E N T I N G A N D D U C T I N G Outside wall Vent terminal Tjernlund VH1-6 or equivalent 4"...

  • Page 30: Vertical Venting

    ® pg 26 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N VERTICAL VENTING (See Figure 24) 4"...

  • Page 31: Common Vertical Venting

    pg 27 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N V E N T I N G A N D D U C T I N G Type "B" vent cap Type "B"...

  • Page 32: Outside Combustion Air Supply

    ® pg 28 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Vent Cap 4" (10 cm) Single Wall Band Clamp Pipe Seal All Joints Burner Assembly...

  • Page 33: Outside Air Supply For Two Heaters Controlled By One Thermostat

    pg 29 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N V E N T I N G A N D D U C T I N G VERTICAL INSTALLATION Vent Cap Roof 6"...

  • Page 34: Gas Piping

    ® pg 30 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 9. Gas Piping A 1/2"...

  • Page 35: Wiring

    1 0 : pg 31 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N W I R I N G Section 10. Wiring Heaters can be controlled using several methods. Normally thermostats are used to control the heaters but they can also be controlled by an Energy Management System.

  • Page 36: Low Voltage Thermostat And Relay Wiring

    ® pg 32 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW Transformer Relay Low Voltage Thermostat...

  • Page 37: Electrical Connection - Outdoor

    1 0 : pg 33 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N W I R I N G Wire-nut the wires together White Green Black Green to Gnd. White to L2 Gnd.

  • Page 38: Burner Ladder Diagram

    ® pg 34 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N BLACK WHITE BLUE PURPLE VALVE THERMOSTAT...

  • Page 39: Operation

    1 1 : pg 35 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N O P E R AT I O N Section 11. Operation Maintenance For best performance, the following maintenance procedures should be performed before each heating season: 1.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    ® pg 36 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 12. Troubleshooting This heater is supplied with the Honeywell ®...

  • Page 41: Checking Manifold Gas Pressure

    1 2 : pg 37 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Top View of Heater Manometer 3.5"...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Flow Chart

    Check door fit; Depress switch. Turn on thermostat. Remove door. Is Check thermostat Is blower side if damaged, Does blower Does blower voltage at door and wiring. Is the door in place? replace door. come on? turn on? switch 115V? power supply to unit 115V? Check wiring and...
  • Page 43 Are the wires to After igniter warm- Replace wires. and from the up period, does the SmartValve II OK? valve click? ® 3* The SmartValve II checks the status of the blower pressure switch contacts and must ® see a change in the contact with every firing cycle. Placing a jumper at the pressure switch out of sequence will result in a fault with the LED indicator flashing two times.

  • Page 44: Replacement Parts

    ® pg 40 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 13. Replacement Parts WARNING ®...

  • Page 45: Engineering Specifications

    1 4 : pg 41 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Section 14.

  • Page 46: General Specifications

    ® pg 42 VA N TA G E I N S TA L L AT I O N M A N U A L R O B E R T S G O R D O N Section 15. General Specifications General Specifications for VANTAGE ®...

  • Page 47: Limited Warranty

    1 6 : pg 43 R O B E R T S G O R D O N S E C T I O N L I M I T E D WA R R A N T Y ® Section 16.

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